The detection and location of bone metastases constitute the elective indication of bone scanning with Sr85. This series of 58 patients gives rise to an evaluation of this diagnostic method compared with radiologic methods. In accord with other workers, it is concluded that scanning, especially if preceded by profile counting, is superior to Xray techniques because: 1) it ensures early diagnosis; 2) it reveals whether metastatization is uni-, pauci- or multi-focal, and 3) it accurately defines the size of the field to be irradiated. Bone scanning with Sr85 is thus an exceedingly valuable tool in planning the treatment of cancer patients.
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